N Engl J Med September 2013 PMID 24024838

Gonadal steroids and body composition, strength, and sexual function in men.

Joel S Finkelstein, Hang Lee, Sherri-Ann M Burnett-Bowie, J Carl Pallais, Elaine W Yu, Lawrence F Borges, Brent F Jones, Christopher V Barry, Kendra E Wulczyn, Bijoy J Thomas, Benjamin Z Leder

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Peak: 5 in Jun 2025
across 7 sources since Nov 2021

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect high interest through comments about estrogen's role in male sexual function and body composition, with many referencing specific findings like testosterone ranges and hormonal effects, indicating moderate engagement. Words like 'impressive' and references to 'benefits' emphasize perceived significance, though some posts focus on general implications rather than detailed analysis.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings about the roles of testosterone and estrogen in men’s health, showing general support for the study's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The social discussions demonstrate high interest, with comments referencing hormone levels, sexual health, and physical attributes, indicating engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts cite specific aspects of the research, such as the dose-response effects and hormonal influences on body composition, reflecting a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight potential implications for health management and sports, suggesting that this research could influence medical practices or athletic policies, though the overall impact remains speculative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how different levels of testosterone and estradiol affect body composition, strength, and sexual function in healthy men, by suppressing natural hormone production and supplementing with varying doses of testosterone.
  • Results showed that lower doses of testosterone led to increased body fat and decreased lean muscle mass, strength, and sexual desire, with estrogen deficiency mainly responsible for increased fat, while both hormones affected sexual function.
  • The findings suggest that diagnosing and managing testosterone deficiency should consider the individual hormonal balance, as both testosterone and estradiol levels contribute differently to physical and sexual health in men.]

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Tommy Lundberg
@TLexercise · X

1/4 This study on testosterone suppression in healthy men is quite impressive. They examined testosterone suppression in healthy males over 16 weeks in combination with testosterone supplementation at various doses to compare dose-response effects. https://t.co/r2XcIgBSrM

Aug 14, 2023 · 31 likes · 2 shares · 7,811 followers View post →
BowTiedLoon | Degen Island Physician
@BowTiedLoon · X

This paper showed significant benefits for people with total testosterone in the 800-900 range over the people in the 500 range. https://t.co/wFfSO12Aqx (dosed so that total T anywhere from 0 to 800-900, plus or minus anastrazole -- read the study to fully understand) https://t.co/OwphcVQw90 https://t.co/JsZ5JYQckr

Oct 12, 2022 · 21 likes · 1 share · 11,122 followers View post →
Marcus Goncalves
@MarcusDGon · X

Flashback to this @NEJM study reveals that both testosterone and estrogen play roles in male body composition and sexual function. Androgens preserve lean mass, muscle size, and strength, while estrogens prevent fat accumulation and help maintain libido. https://t.co/lKRMhFCFrB

Feb 13, 2025 · 9 likes · 2,652 followers View post →
Alessandro Loiola MD
@AlessandroLoio2 · X

Referências utilizadas neste vídeo: 1.https://t.co/nhWtUaEJJ8 2.https://t.co/YMZkKj114u 3.https://t.co/MjU7WxS6Zv 4.https://t.co/ckHZYBUNtJ 5.https://t.co/lks5HT8mQ1 6.https://t.co/n9p89rSD2D 7.https://t.co/TDwEVTTpx0 8.https://t.co/nhbdu0LPou

Jun 22, 2025 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 223,637 followers View post →
howl
@avoidthegeneric · X

@Lou_DeVesto @eigenrobot There is an equilibrium level above which (perhaps) too much breaks down into estrogen. https://t.co/f5w3zDZ4mF Full study might already be part of your favorite AI: https://t.co/VMN13PQT2C https://t.co/9MQot3bK9b

Jun 11, 2025 · 4 likes · 316 followers View post →
BowTiedOx | SOF Athlete/Bodybuilder
@BowTiedOx · X

RT @BowTiedLoon: This paper showed significant benefits for people with total testosterone in the 800-900 range over the people in the 500…

Oct 12, 2022 · 1 share · 85,889 followers View post →

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Omar B.
@tafot_tarot · X

@EgregioVate @pomkopomelo @LuisVeaz @yurignis @labruja_medusa https://t.co/wHsAo6YmPy

Nov 8, 2025 · 6 followers View post →
PatriotDirect Functional Medicine
@patriotdirectfm · X

Aug 6, 2025 · 36 followers View post →
Asheville Testosterone Clinic
@avltestosteronemd.bsky.social · Bluesky

Is your Sex Drive ZAPPED? Emerging evidence highlights the role of estrogen in male sexual function.

Jul 17, 2025 View post →
Curiso
@CuriosoUni · X

RT @AlessandroLoio2: Referências utilizadas neste vídeo: 1.https://t.co/nhWtUaEJJ8 2.https://t.co/YMZkKj114u 3.https://t.co/MjU7WxS6Zv 4.h…

Jun 22, 2025 · 2 shares · 75 followers View post →
Alessandro Loiola MD
@AlessandroLoio2 · X

Referências utilizadas neste vídeo: 1.https://t.co/nhWtUaEJJ8 2.https://t.co/YMZkKj114u 3.https://t.co/MjU7WxS6Zv 4.https://t.co/ckHZYBUNtJ 5.https://t.co/lks5HT8mQ1 6.https://t.co/n9p89rSD2D 7.https://t.co/TDwEVTTpx0 8.https://t.co/nhbdu0LPou

Jun 22, 2025 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 223,637 followers View post →
howl
@avoidthegeneric · X

@Lou_DeVesto @eigenrobot There is an equilibrium level above which (perhaps) too much breaks down into estrogen. https://t.co/f5w3zDZ4mF Full study might already be part of your favorite AI: https://t.co/VMN13PQT2C https://t.co/9MQot3bK9b

Jun 11, 2025 · 4 likes · 316 followers View post →
Marcus Goncalves
@MarcusDGon · X

Flashback to this @NEJM study reveals that both testosterone and estrogen play roles in male body composition and sexual function. Androgens preserve lean mass, muscle size, and strength, while estrogens prevent fat accumulation and help maintain libido. https://t.co/lKRMhFCFrB

Feb 13, 2025 · 9 likes · 2,652 followers View post →
Michele Verroken
@SportIntegrity · X

RT @TLexercise: 1/4 This study on testosterone suppression in healthy men is quite impressive. They examined testosterone suppression in he…

Aug 14, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,310 followers View post →
GDLeahy
@GDLeahy · X

RT @TLexercise: 1/4 This study on testosterone suppression in healthy men is quite impressive. They examined testosterone suppression in he…

Aug 14, 2023 · 2 shares · 674 followers View post →
Tommy Lundberg
@TLexercise · X

1/4 This study on testosterone suppression in healthy men is quite impressive. They examined testosterone suppression in healthy males over 16 weeks in combination with testosterone supplementation at various doses to compare dose-response effects. https://t.co/r2XcIgBSrM

Aug 14, 2023 · 31 likes · 2 shares · 7,811 followers View post →
Hello
@intrinsic_motiv · X

We found that lean mass, muscle size, and strength are regulated by androgens; fat accumulation is primarily a consequence of estrogen deficiency; and sexual function is regulated by both androgens and estrogen

Feb 15, 2023 · 937 followers View post →
BowTiedOx | SOF Athlete/Bodybuilder
@BowTiedOx · X

RT @BowTiedLoon: This paper showed significant benefits for people with total testosterone in the 800-900 range over the people in the 500…

Oct 12, 2022 · 1 share · 85,889 followers View post →
BowTiedLoon | Degen Island Physician
@BowTiedLoon · X

This paper showed significant benefits for people with total testosterone in the 800-900 range over the people in the 500 range. https://t.co/wFfSO12Aqx (dosed so that total T anywhere from 0 to 800-900, plus or minus anastrazole -- read the study to fully understand) https://t.co/OwphcVQw90 https://t.co/JsZ5JYQckr

Oct 12, 2022 · 21 likes · 1 share · 11,122 followers View post →
none of your business
@noneofy28591346 · X

@jrhislib @FondOfBeetles Things like https://t.co/ognOyzkin9 being causally affected by testosterone as demonstrated by e.g. https://t.co/aI1FN860cZ and https://t.co/ilPOyEqyxs would be a great example of the sports benefit of testosterone, which men produce from puberty at often 10x higher rates. https://t.co/V2BNrcVIg7

Nov 27, 2021 · 41 followers View post →